CEFUROXIME AXETIL (CEFTIN)

Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin); Cephalosporin, 2nd generation; Susp per 5 mL: 125, 250 mg
Tab: 125, 250, 500 mg; Otitis media:
Suspension: 30 mg/kg/day PO bid (max 1 gm/day)
Tab: 250 mg PO bid
Pharyngitis, tonsillitis:
Suspension: 20 mg/kg/day PO bid (max 500 mg/day)
Tab: >3 mos-12 yrs: 125 mg PO bid; >12 yrs: 250-500 mg PO bid
Suspension and tablets are not bioequivalent. Higher mg doses of the suspension are needed. Crushed tablets are very bitter and not very palatable.